Quick Black Friday Gift Guide for Clients
Black Friday is going to look a little different this year; with the pandemic and all the other events in 2020, stores are migrating more of their sales online. Most of them have prepared for Black Friday as early as now - teasing customers with mind-blowing deals and packages!
That being said, Black Friday's the best day to shop for gifts, giveaways, and items for your family, friends, colleagues, and your boss. But it's also a great day to shop for your clients!
As entrepreneurs, one of the most notable gestures is giving back to your clients - whether it's a physical or virtual gift - gifts are a great way to further boost and maintain your good relationship with your clients. Keep in mind that the best deals won’t stay long, so it's a good idea to pay attention to your favorite stores and make a gameplan instead of diving in blindly at the last minute.
Giving personalized holiday cards for thanking your client is good, but if you want to build and nurture your relationship with your client you might want to brainstorm what they would find useful. If you don't have an idea on what to give to your client, here some gift ideas from small businesses that might help you:
Personalized Notepads
Get a personalized notepad that your client can use for their business! No matter what type or niche your client specializes in, adding their branding to the notepad will not only help organize their work notes from personal notes, but it can also help them look at their business as something more professional. The great thing about notepads is that everyone loves them and whether people take them home or keep them in their workplace, they are always so useful to have. SketchyLexiArt on Etsy offers a multitude of notepad designs - and she's up for customized orders!
Personalized Powerful Power Banks
Is your client’s business one where they are always on the go? Does your client mention multiple times that they are running out of battery on their phone? Why not consider getting a power bank for them? Here are a few choices that are sleek, stylish, and can be personalized for your client.
Personalized Pen Pot
For the client who prefers to write everything down instead of keeping everything digital! This personalized pen pot will keep the workspace tidy and stylish. Your client might want to organize their office, or simply find a chic way to store their pens in the home or office. Wherever they write, they can rest assured that no pens will be getting lost having this personalized pen pot! You can find a bunch of great designs here.
Personalized Laptop Bag
A nice, durable laptop bag is one of the most unique and overlooked gifts for a client! Perfect for a client who's always on the move. Just make sure you know the dimensions of your client’s laptop! Check here for some awesome ideas.
So... does everything need to be personalized or branded? No! But the idea behind personalization is to strengthen your business relationship. Personalized and branded gifts are a great way to represent that you're proud to be working with your client and their company. It's also a thoughtful gift considering you've also contributed to building their brand as well!
Remember - getting the right gift will always need a bit of planning and research! So why not take a moment this week to plan ahead?
